• About the Teachers:

  • SMSgt (Ret) Dale Fogle

  • MSgt (Ret) Mark Kroll

• About the Class:

  • Mission. “Develop citizens of character.” 

  • Goal. The goal of the program is to instill in high school students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. 

  • Objectives.  

    • Develop an appreciation for the basic elements and requirements for national security

    • Respect and understand the need for constituted authority in a democratic society

    • Develop a sense of patriotism and an understanding of citizen’s personal obligation to contribute toward national security

    • Acquire a broad based knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace doctrine

    • Instill an interest in completing high school and pursuing higher educational goals

    • Develop an interest in the Air Force as a possible career

    • NOTE:  JROTC programs are citizenship programs. They are NOT military recruiting programs and there is never any obligation to join the military. 

• How to Contact:

  • SMSgt (Ret) Dale Fogle:  dale.fogle@smyrna.k12.de.us

  • MSgt (Ret) Mark Kroll: mark.kroll@smyrna.k12.de.us

  • (302) 653-8581 x3060

Weekly Updates

Weekly Overview 

Week of June 1 Schedule 

Cadets will be completing their drill assessments during class this week. Please ensure your student is prepared for their specific class periods:

• Monday, June 1 (Periods 1, 3, 5): Drill Review.

• Tuesday, June 2 (Periods 2, 4, 6): Drill Review and Early Evaluation (available to any cadet who feels prepared to test early).

• Wednesday, June 3 (Periods 1, 3, 5): Drill Evaluations.

• Thursday, June 4 (Periods 2, 4, 6): Drill Evaluations.

• Friday, June 5 (Periods 1, 3, 5): Final makeup drill evaluations for any cadets who missed Wednesday's testing window.

Final Examination Requirements

The Final Exam is a two-part exam, consisting of a drill evaluation and a written marking period test.

• Study Materials: Students have been provided with the Promotion Test Study Guide, the 30 Step Drill Sequence Map, and the rubric.

• Expectations by Year:

  • AS2 & AS3 Cadets (2nd and 3rd year): Must demonstrate mastery of all 30 steps.

  • AS1 Cadets (1st year): Must demonstrate mastery of the first 13 steps and step 30.

Action Required: Outstanding Uniform Obligations

Official accountability lists for unreturned uniform items were submitted to the SHS Administration last Friday.  An email has been transmitted listing cadets that still owe uniforms or specific uniform items and must return them.

Special Teams & End-of-Year Events

Our specialized teams have final commitments this week:

• Recycling Team Practice: Monday

• Color Guard Practice: Tuesday — Preparation for the Senior Awards Ceremony (June 4) and SHS Graduation (June 6).

SHS Examination Schedule

SHS has modified the daily schedule and dismissal times for the final exam week:

Underclassmen Examinations Schedule

Monday, June 8

Pd. 1 – 7:30 - 8:45 AM (75 min)

Pd. 3 – 8:50 - 10:05 AM (75 min)

Pd. 5 – 10:10 - 11:25 AM (75 min)

Dismissal: 11:30 AM

Tuesday, June 9

Pd. 2 – 7:30 - 8:45 AM (75 min)

Pd. 4 – 8:50 - 10:05 AM (75 min)

Pd. 6 – 10:10 - 11:25 AM (75 min)

Dismissal: 11:30 AM

Wednesday, June 10

Pd. 7 – 7:30 - 8:45 AM (75 min)

Pd. 8 – 8:50 - 10:05 AM (75 min)

Chromebook Collection: After Per. 8 exam

Dismissal: 10:45 AM  

Key Exam Policies & Attendance Rules:

• Weather Contingencies: If inclement weather forces a school cancellation before or during testing, the exam block schedule will shift. Missed exams will be administered immediately upon the district's return to school.

• Accountability & Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and will be taken during every exam block. Students are required to remain in their designated testing rooms for the full 75 minutes. This policy also applies to student/library aides and those scheduled for SAT Prep blocks.

• Official Makeup Exams (Thursday, June 11): Makeup testing is reserved exclusively for students with an excused absence. To secure a makeup window, a formal parental excuse note must be submitted directly to the Main Office on the day the student returns to school. The administration cannot accept late notes.

• • District Calendar for 2025-2026

  • Student Traffic Process in the high school building

    • Using the Stair Towers at SHS 

  • SHS Bell Schedule 2025-2026

  • Odd_Even Schedule 2025-2026

  • If you want to learn more check out Air Force Recruiting Service social media websites and YouTube channel for interesting content and motivational videos all about aviation:

    • Facebook: @usaf.inspire 

    • Instagram: USAF_inspire

    • Twitter: USAF_inspire

    • YouTube: AFRS Detachment 1

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